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Magnus Carlsen
World Champion
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the current World Chess Champion. Known for his universal playing style and exceptional endgame skills, Carlsen has dominated world chess for over a decade.
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Personal Story
Magnus learned chess at age 5 and quickly showed exceptional talent. He became a grandmaster at 13, the youngest in history at the time. His approach to chess combines deep preparation with intuitive understanding, making him one of the most complete players ever.
Major Achievements
- 🏆5x World Chess Champion (2013-2023)
- 🏆Highest FIDE rating in history (2882)
- 🏆Chess.com World Champion (2019, 2020, 2021)
- 🏆World Rapid Champion (2014, 2015, 2019)
- 🏆World Blitz Champion (2009, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Steel Chess 2024 | 1st Place | 9/13 |
| Chess.com Global Championship | 2nd Place | Finalist |
| Norway Chess 2024 | 1st Place | 6/9 |